Considering its annexation by Russia in 2014, among other geopolitical and international relation issues it has been involved in, it is impossible to disregard the […]
Author Archives: Mathew Emmanuel Pineda
Fiat Money: Advantages and Disadvantages
Fiat money is a type of currency without intrinsic value. Specifically, unlike commodity money or repetitive money, it does not represent a commodity that has […]
The Early History of Communism in China
The early history of communism in China started when the Chinese Communist Party, headed by politician and theorist Mao Zedong, overthrew the Republic of China in […]
Corporate Social Responsibility Program of Apple
Steve Jobs enforced several tenets that differentiated Apple from other technology companies. For example, when he returned to the company in 1997, one of his […]
Universal Basic Income: Advantages and Disadvantages
Imagine receiving cash on a regular basis on top of your income from work. How about receiving money as a fresh graduate looking for work? […]
Commodity Fetishism According to Karl Marx and Modern Applications
Karl Marx, in his 1867 work “Capital: Critique of Political Economy” or “Das Kapital” introduced the term “commodity fetishism” as part of his criticism of […]
Economic Bubble: Definition, Causes, and Examples
What is an economic bubble? What are its causes and effects? What are some of the notable examples of this phenomenon in history? An economic […]
Explainer: Origins and Causes of the US-China Trade War
The US-China trade war is an economic conflict between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Both countries have been engaged in this […]
Understanding the VRIO Framework of Analysis
The VRIO Framework is a business analytical tool used for evaluating the internal situation of an organization by determining whether its resources and/or capabilities can […]
Sources of Microplastics: Studies
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA defines microplastics as plastic fragments that are less than five millimeters in length. These materials […]